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skybluetony176
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SBAndy
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Does she go into many cities? Birmingham for example are due to introduce a “clean air zone” from the beginning of next year which means older diesels (pre-2016 I think it is) would incur a charge to enter. Other cities already planning to introduce similar. If it is the case, may be worth avoiding diesel.
stupot07
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That's a good point. She doesn't really, but you don't know how many others will follow suit.
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bezzer
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It's not as clear cut as the age of the vehicle. We travel into central London quite often in my wife's 2010 Pug 5008 HDi. Even with the new ULEZ, we still won't have to pay any charges.
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They might be a bit long in the tooth......
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bezzer
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Do you pretend you're Clifton, or embrace Brownsover?
I embrace Brownsover :emoji_thumbsup:
Although some neighbours refer to us as Strawberry Fields or Avon Park :happy:
skybluetony176
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Astute
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I don't ever limit myself to close to home. You can save 1k or more doing a bigger search.
Just bought a car for the dogs to go in. Volvo V70 D5 new shape 2008. Valued £5,300 paid £2990. Excellent condition and low mileage compared to the vast majority of them. And nearly sky blue colour. Had to travel to Bolton for it. Standard 183bhp but will be getting remapped. Should end up about 235bhp. And about 700 miles to a tank of fuel.
So I have now officially bought an old man's car
Just bought a car for the dogs to go in. Volvo V70 D5 new shape 2008. Valued £5,300 paid £2990. Excellent condition and low mileage compared to the vast majority of them. And nearly sky blue colour. Had to travel to Bolton for it. Standard 183bhp but will be getting remapped. Should end up about 235bhp. And about 700 miles to a tank of fuel.
So I have now officially bought an old man's car
vow
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Just add driving gloves, flat cap, Daily Mail and box of tissues on the parcel-shelf. Job's a gooden!I don't ever limit myself to close to home. You can save 1k or more doing a bigger search.
Just bought a car for the dogs to go in. Volvo V70 D5 new shape 2008. Valued £5,300 paid £2990. Excellent condition and low mileage compared to the vast majority of them. And nearly sky blue colour. Had to travel to Bolton for it. Standard 183bhp but will be getting remapped. Should end up about 235bhp. And about 700 miles to a tank of fuel.
So I have now officially bought an old man's car
scottccfc
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which colour are you going for?
bezzer
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Strawberry Fields? Oh, you mean Newton
Off Staveley Way.........
ccfc92
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Thing is with cars, they're unpredictable and in no way logical. It purely is a gamble. I've had a brand new £40k Mercedes break down on me on the first drive.
The only killer would be the timing belt. If that goes, might as well scrap the car if its worth £700. All other stuff generally is wear and tear.
You could purchase a £2-3k newer car, then have even worse issues than a £500 repair bill.
Unfortunately, there's no guarantee either way mate. If you know the focus, ie had it several years, maybe stick to it. But don't expect a return on what you've paid to keep it on the road.
Astute
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Other than the Toyota diesel that is. Be very careful. My Toyota is diesel. But the engine was replaced by Toyota out of warranty and at 86,000 because of the faults their diesels had. All they needed was 80% service history and less than 10 years old. Don't touch one without the replacement engine. If you want to take the gamble on one that hasn't had the replacement engine take off the cap to where the water coolant goes. Look at the lid and put your finger into the water (But not when hot
). You will most probably find oil.
ccfc92
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Other than the Toyota diesel that is. Be very careful. My Toyota is diesel. But the engine was replaced by Toyota out of warranty and at 86,000 because of the faults their diesels had. All they needed was 80% service history and less than 10 years old. Don't touch one without the replacement engine. If you want to take the gamble on one that hasn't had the replacement engine take off the cap to where the water coolant goes. Look at the lid and put your finger into the water (But not when hot
Agreed, but it was only a certain engine number. Normally in the Avensis around 2004-2008 if I remember correctly. To be honest, I saw 2 or 3 engine jobs in the 18 months I worked there, at Mercedes they was always an engine job going on for the 6 years I was there.
The new D4D Diesel engines are great, along with the engine in the Hilux and Land Cruiser. But Toyota are trying to keep away from Diesels anyway and develop cleaner petrols + obviously they're the leaders in hybrids.
Houchens Head
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Cosmic Black with Grey/Silver interior. Collect 20th May hopefully!
Nick
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She can double up as an Uber driver at the weekend
Astute
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Toyota are great for reliability. But driveability is something different. Most of their cars are boring. But you know they will keep getting you where you want to go.
My favourite car is a Fiat. I love to see the faces when I fly past a Ferrari in a 2 ltr Fiat on a track. And even better when I lift the bonnet so they can see what went past them. It has the looks. But usually I go for older but better quality. Mercs are overrated. Good to drive but mainly crap with a few years and miles on the clock these days.
I buy at least 1 car a year. Last year I bought 3. Am on 1 already this year. Still on the lookout for a Phaeton W12 in good condition with low mileage. But been looking for a few years now. Just about to give up.
Gazolba
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That's funny, in the US Chevrolet won it.
Basically, the JD Power 'awards' are bought and paid for.
Grendel
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Are they fuck
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Gazolba
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Here's the Chevrolet JD Power 'awards':
Chevy Reviews, Awards, & Safety Information
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Grendel
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Adge
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Was in the same boat recently when the Mrs Mini packed up. If like somebody previously said you widen your search, you will come across the bargains.
In the past I have been prepared to go as far as Manchester and even Scotland for a motor even if it means staying in a travel lodge overnight for £80 if it means you are getting the right car and saving hundreds etc.
I have just purchased another Mini Cooper which had 1 owner from new (older car 53 plate) and 20,000 odd miles on the clock. It’s like it had just come out of the showroom and belonged to an older lady who had died and the family were clearing the house etc. There was a break in the mot (always have a look on the mot Gov site) as it had been parked in the garage for over a year. Took it for an mot and it went through with no advisories-all for £2700 which would have fit in with your budget and the passenger and back seats (which are leather) haven’t even been sat in. Keep looking and you will find the bargains and the right car.
One good tactic I have used a few times regarding the forecourt (not main) dealers is “l’ll be getting an AA/RAC inspection independently” and by there sheepish attitude/body language it’s always a giveaway!
Getting an inspection is a good safe bet particularly if you know nothing about cars for usually about £180.
Regarding repairs on your Focus that aswell could be worth fixing.
The head gasket and another minor issue is gone on another motor of mine (which is getting repaired at the minute) and is going to set me back about £500. So if I get another 12 months after it has been repaired that (minus usual running costs) is only on average £60 per month. So a bit similar to your Focus if you say it may cost you £1000 to repair it-if you get another year that’s still only (again taking out usual running costs) £80/£90 a month on average for a years motoring. Added that you have owned/know the motor and that may be the way to go. Like has been said before though keep an eye on the corrosion-that could just be a bit of surface rust and they are covering themselves.
Surprised nobody has mentioned a car auction, some great cars available but you really need to know what to look at or take someone who knows with you. Again I have had some great motors for not a lot of money this way.
Hope I haven’t rambled too long and might have give you some food for thought.
In the past I have been prepared to go as far as Manchester and even Scotland for a motor even if it means staying in a travel lodge overnight for £80 if it means you are getting the right car and saving hundreds etc.
I have just purchased another Mini Cooper which had 1 owner from new (older car 53 plate) and 20,000 odd miles on the clock. It’s like it had just come out of the showroom and belonged to an older lady who had died and the family were clearing the house etc. There was a break in the mot (always have a look on the mot Gov site) as it had been parked in the garage for over a year. Took it for an mot and it went through with no advisories-all for £2700 which would have fit in with your budget and the passenger and back seats (which are leather) haven’t even been sat in. Keep looking and you will find the bargains and the right car.
One good tactic I have used a few times regarding the forecourt (not main) dealers is “l’ll be getting an AA/RAC inspection independently” and by there sheepish attitude/body language it’s always a giveaway!
Getting an inspection is a good safe bet particularly if you know nothing about cars for usually about £180.
Regarding repairs on your Focus that aswell could be worth fixing.
The head gasket and another minor issue is gone on another motor of mine (which is getting repaired at the minute) and is going to set me back about £500. So if I get another 12 months after it has been repaired that (minus usual running costs) is only on average £60 per month. So a bit similar to your Focus if you say it may cost you £1000 to repair it-if you get another year that’s still only (again taking out usual running costs) £80/£90 a month on average for a years motoring. Added that you have owned/know the motor and that may be the way to go. Like has been said before though keep an eye on the corrosion-that could just be a bit of surface rust and they are covering themselves.
Surprised nobody has mentioned a car auction, some great cars available but you really need to know what to look at or take someone who knows with you. Again I have had some great motors for not a lot of money this way.
Hope I haven’t rambled too long and might have give you some food for thought.
Houchens Head
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I'm letting my Skoda Yeti Outdoor go. Exactly 3 years old and milometer has just rolled over to 12,000.